Managing editor (ai-assisted content operations)
location:
remote
employment type:
full-time
work hours:
overlap with u.s. business hours preferred
overview
we are seeking an
exceptional managing editor
to own and elevate the editorial production pipeline for a fast-growing content operations team.
this role sits at the intersection of
editorial excellence, ai-assisted workflows, and content operations systems
.
the managing editor is responsible for ensuring that every piece of content shipped to clients meets a high editorial standard while continuously improving the systems that produce it.
you will manage
multiple client accounts simultaneously
, working closely with engagement managers who define client priorities and collaborating with pipeline engineers who maintain the underlying ai workflows.
while ai tools play an important role in the production process,
human editorial judgment remains the most critical element of this role
.
the ideal candidate knows how to transform ai-generated drafts into polished, accurate, client-ready content — and how to improve systems so the outputs get better over time.
this is a role for someone who thrives in
high-velocity environments, enjoys improving systems, and takes pride in producing consistently high-quality work at scale.
key responsibilities
editorial quality ownership
edit and refine content to a
client-ready standard
, ensuring clarity, accuracy, voice consistency, and structural integrity.
serve as the
final quality checkpoint
before content is delivered to clients.
identify factual inconsistencies, weak arguments, structural issues, and ai-generated inaccuracies.
content production management
manage editorial production across
multiple client accounts simultaneously
.
maintain editorial calendars and ensure
consistent on-time delivery of weekly content
.
balance different client voices, industries, and quality expectations.
ai workflow optimization
work within ai-assisted content pipelines and
continuously improve output quality through better editing, prompts, and process improvements
.
identify patterns in ai failures (hallucinations, weak reasoning, tone issues) and propose improvements to reduce future errors.
provide
structured feedback on production pipelines
when systemic issues appear.
document problems clearly and propose
actionable solutions
for engineers and operations leads.
contribute to iterative improvements that increase output quality and reduce manual editing time.
cross-functional collaboration
partner with
pipeline engineers, content strategists, and engagement managers
to improve workflows and client deliverables.
create documentation and editorial standards that improve team consistency.
required qualifications
strong editorial judgment
proven ability to edit quickly while maintaining
high standards for clarity, accuracy, and audience fit
.
able to distinguish between meaningful improvements and minor stylistic changes.
experience editing ai-generated content
hands-on experience editing
llm-generated content (chatgpt, claude, gemini, etc.)
.
strong understanding of common llm weaknesses including:
hallucinated facts
weak reasoning
repetitive structure
generic tone
systems thinking
ability to identify recurring issues and propose
upstream solutions rather than one-off fixes
.
comfortable thinking in terms of
feedback loops, pipelines, and process optimization
.
multi-client workflow management
experience managing
high-volume editorial workflows across multiple projects or clients
.
strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
b2b content experience
experience working with
technical or business content
, including industries such as:
saas
cybersecurity
fintech
communication & documentation
ability to provide
clear, actionable feedback
engineers and content teams can execute on.
strong documentation habits for processes and editorial standards.
nice-to-have qualifications
experience with
seo tools
such as ahrefs, semrush, or google search console
background in
content operations or editorial workflow management
experience with
project management tools
(linear, asana, notion)
familiarity with
cms platforms
such as wordpress or webflow
experience working in
ai-first or automation-driven content environments
what success looks like
within the first
90 days
, a successful managing editor will:
independently manage
3–4 client content accounts
consistently deliver
high-quality content on schedule
provide
structured pipeline feedback that improves output quality
develop strong client context and editorial instincts that require minimal oversight
contribute to improvements that
reduce editing workload and increase system efficiency
what we offer
fully remote work environment
exposure to cutting-edge
ai-driven content production systems
opportunity to influence and improve
editorial workflows at scale
high-trust, performance-driven team culture focused on quality and continuous improvement
we hire exceptional operators and provide the tools, onboarding, and support needed to succeed — but
the bar is high and performance is evaluated continuously
.
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